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Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, my family would always go boating. We would come home with the freshest seafood from King salmon to Dungeness crab and when we did, my mother would make Dungeness crab melts. The classic version uses cheddar cheese and a slice of tomato. I’ve taken a blend of buttery Dungeness…

As promised…the second ‘sneak peak’ recipe from my quarterly newsletter where I like to share my favorite IN SEASON foods. Dungeness crab is my favorite Pacific N.W. food. It’s rich, buttery and a little bit sweet. I grew up crabbing and fishing in the Puget Sound off the coast of Western Washington. It was a…

Want more great tips and info than the regular page surfer? Sign up for our quarterly newsletter! This quarter is all about the 2019 Food Trends and one of them is VERY exciting because it has to do with the Pacific N.W. I’ll give you two ‘sneak peak’ recipes that are connected with my favorite…

Are you thinking about Valentine’s Day yet? I know I am. When I think of Valentine’s Day dessert I think of three things: rich, creamy and chocolate like this Tiramisu Pie. Chocolate espresso crust, run infused filling, espresso cream topping and crushed chocolate covered espresso beans. Yep, that hits all the must haves for celebrating…

January is a pivot month, especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve made it through the darkest days of December and we’re headed towards lighter days. I am always looking for a quick comforting meal around this time of the year. This Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux is so easy to make in just…

Buttery, yellow cake soaked in a sweet, sugary dark rum glaze with delicate minced walnuts crusting the top. That is Polish Rum Cake and our family Christmas tradition. As long as I can remember my mother has made rum cake for Christmas. I used to feel so very grown up eating this cake, a special…

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The Herbalist & The Carnivore is based in a small farming town in the Pacific Northwest. Our recipes are a reflection of the fresh local foods found in the west coast of North America. You will find a lot of seafood recipes, seasonal local produce and fresh herbs incorporated in our food. And yes, we love to cook up stick to your bones meat recipes too. After all, it is The Herbalist & The Carnivore. Learn more